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World Service,02 Feb 2026,49 mins

What have the latest Epstein files revealed?

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The British prime minister has ordered an investigation into contact between Jeffrey Epstein and the politician, Peter Mandelson, during his time in the UK government. Emails released in the United States suggest Mr Mandelson leaked official information to the late sex offender in 2009. We speak to our political correspondent in the UK and to our Washington correspondent. Israel says the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is now "fully open" after being largely closed for almost two years. However, only about 50 Palestinians in need of medical care will be allowed to leave each day. We hear from Gazans inside the territory. We bring the biggest talking points from last night’s Grammys and invite Latino artists to reflect on the global impact of Bad Bunny’s rise. We talk to our Russia Editor, Steve Rosenberg, who is the focus of a new BBC documentary that followed him over the course of a year. Presenter: Rahul Tandon. (Photo: Undated Jeffrey Epstein image released by US Department of Justice as they release more files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Image issued December 19th 2025. Credit: US Department of Justice)

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